Russell Winje Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Just got a full kit to rebuild the brakes on my 49 New Yorker. When the weather allows I will pull the car into the shop and get started. Clean up and inspection will start the work. Any clues that I can use? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithb7 Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Rebuild kit for original Lockheed brakes? Including all cylinders, shoes, hoses, and master cylinder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 KING PINS, If these are even suspect, fix as required, they are the foundation for ALL else up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell Winje Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 I will check the King Pins, good advice. The brake parts are in a master kit; new cylinders, including master, springs, clips, hoses, shoes. Just waiting for the ice sheet to melt at the back bay so I can back out safely to move to the front bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Is your brake booster operational or dis connected? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithb7 Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) If all the brake parts are coming off, consider the brake backing plates too. Then replace outer axle bearing seals that are pressed in to the backing plate. You’re in that far, how old are your axle bearings? What about the Inner bearing seals that keep the diff oil where its supposed to be? Are you applying rear axle bearing grease as part of your regular maintenance? Going that far in, change your diff oil at the least. All the above work has to be done to unbolt and pull your diff. (3rd member) You may want to consider how long its been since the diff bearings were looked at, as well as crown & pinion wear and backlash. How’s the pinion seal? Unless...You’re in a hurry for upcoming cruising season, and you have limited time, or resources, or tools and experience. Then just do the brake job. Edited February 22, 2019 by keithb7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell Winje Posted February 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 Good input. I will be checking these various things as I progress. Did change diff oil and pinion seal last fall. The Booster system is in place and will be checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithb7 Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 I shared some of my experiences doing some of these jobs last summer. If interested see here: https://youtu.be/E4FiF6h5mtQ?t=2 https://youtu.be/UOni7Udv7jU https://youtu.be/2TlQvMxLeEY Thanks to the input of several members here, they helped me through my questions as I go through this job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell Winje Posted March 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 Taking advantage of a snowy week on the farm I got the brake shoes/wheel cylinders/hoses/springs replaced front and rear with cleanup as I went along. A break in the weather, and a road test. All good to go. Thanks again for all the input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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